Whew!
What a busy, wonderful and tiring week! I hope all my loyal readers haven't felt too neglected. Last Thursday I hopped on a flight and headed for the Blogher Food '12 in Seattle, Washington. It was amazing! I met wonderful people, put faces to my blogging buddies and made amazing relationships! This was my first foodie conference, since being a mommy of two young kiddos keeps me pretty busy.
The conference was full of inspirational speakers, lots of vendors, yummy food and wonderful company! In between sessions we spent the days as a tourist and visited all the sites of Seattle. Pike place was our first stop then off to The Pink Door. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take any photos of the conference (due to technical difficulties) but was able to grab a few from some foodie friends. Mostly from Roni, thanks Roni! :)
Lunching at The Pink Door with Kath from Kath Eats Real Food, Heather from The Diet P.I., and Roni from Green Lite Bites...
After the conference Tree Top Inc. invited Epicurean Mom and 10 other wonderful bloggers to their beautiful orchard for an orchard to table dinner and a nights-stay at the Campbell's Resort.
Campbell's Resort was absolutely spectacular. Sparkly waters, beautiful landscaping and our own little beach...
We learned about the amazing production of tree top's apples and orchards under the beautiful Chelan sky. Luckily I figured out my camera's technical issues to shoot this sensational day!
Baby golden delicious apples and Tree Top's gorgeous gala orchards...
We met with Tree Top's CEO (Tom Stokes) who spoke about the operations of Tree Top, including it takes 20 apples to produce a bottle of apple juice and sustainability is extremely important; even their pallets are sustainable. As well as all plastics used are BPA-free!
(Tree Top CEO Tom Stokes)
After the orchard tour we explored the beautiful Benson Vineyards and enjoyed wine, cheese and other decadent hors d'oeuvres, and ended with a fancy orchard to table dinner. I was one happy gal by the end of this trip!
Meet the bloggers...
(Picky Palate (Jenny), Kevin and Amanda (Amanda), Reluctant Entertainer (Sandy), Food for my Family (Shaina), Kim Sunee, The Healthy Apple (Amie), The Novice Chef (Jessica), The Kitchen Magpie (Karlynn), Mom Start (Louise), Mommie Cooks (Julie))
Welcome back! Looks like you had a wonderful time :) I would still love to get together with you and the girls when things die down a bit...
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How fun! SO glad you got to steal away for some girl time...and with bloggers at that! Someday I will do a conference like that...someday...
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had an amazing time and that Tree Top orchard is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKatie, it was so great to meet you at the Tree Top Event! I have to apologize, by that part of the trip I was so exhausted socially and physically, lol! We need to meet up for lunch sometime. Your blog is beautiful by the way! Talk soon :)
ReplyDeleteTotally wish we could have met. Looks like an amazing trip!
ReplyDeleteSo bummed we never saw each other! NEXT TIME.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Katie I am so proud of you!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing experience. Some day!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics of everything...
Looks like you had an amazing time at BlogHer Food. I so wish I didn't live on the other side of the world and could attend things like this. Tree Top orchard looks so beautiful. I especially love your photos of the cheese and grapes. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks like you had such a fun time! Beautiful pictures too! How cool that you were invited to extend your stay and visit the orchard! Let's get together soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, Katie! The conference looks like so much fun and the orchard is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove these! Looks like you had such a wonderful time, I'm so bummed I missed out, I'll have to go to the next one! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad we were able to meet! It was a fun but busy busy weekend! I hope we can meet up again and soon!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome trip! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had another day. I totally would have gone! The food looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if my last comment went through. Anyway, your welcome on the pics. Had a great time! Wish I had an extra day to hang with you at the orchard. :(
ReplyDeleteI loved BlogHer Food too! But I'm a little jealous of that Tree Top tour. I just love orchards, they remind me of my childhood. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Looks like you had a fantabulous time and I'm totally jealous! Going to make sure I make it for the next one. :)
ReplyDeletePURE AWESOMENESS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend!! Wish I could have gone!
ReplyDeleteWow, what fun! I hope to make a blogger conference some day...and soon :)
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